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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.06, 792.39 and 284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.06, 792.39 and 284.58 is: 427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.06 : 792.39 = 284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.06/792.39 = 284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.06x = 792.39 × 284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.06x = 225,498.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,498.35/528.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.03

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